Russell Freedman's thrilling account of a daring young French nobleman who helped bring victory at Yorktown and who became a lifelong friend of President Washington will fascinate young historians. When the Marquis de Lafayette ran off to join the American Revolution against the explicit orders of the king of France, he was a strong-willed nineteen-year-old who had never set foot on a battlefield. Although the U.S. Congress granted him an honorary...

A biography of the man made famous by a poem about the American Revolution, placing his life and work in its real historical context.

After being sold to a cruel couple in New York City, a slave named Isabel spies for the rebels during the Revolutionary War.

Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the Boston tea party. Full-color spreads provide information about the event's critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.

Not only did the Declaration of Independence help set US history in motion, the document was influential to other revolutions around the world. Therefore, it s crucial to understand the meaning of the Declaration of Independence in order to continue exploring the social studies curriculum. Readers are presented with the most important aspects of the document, including why it was written, the writing process, and its impact on American independence....